SDMC Ch.13 Art.1 Div.5 — Commercial Base Zones

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Article 1: Base Zones Division 5: Commercial Base Zones (“Commercial Base Zones” added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) §131.0501 Purpose of Commercial Zones The purpose of the commercial zones is to provide for the employment, shopping, services, recreation, and lodging needs of the residents of and visitors to the City. The intent of the commercial zones is to provide distinct regulations for size, intensity, and design to reflect the variety of the desired development patterns within San Diego’s communities. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) §131.0502 Purpose of the CN (Commercial--Neighborhood) Zones (a) The purpose of the CN zones is to provide residential areas with access to a limited number of convenient retail and personal service uses. The CN zones are intended to provide areas for small scale, low intensity developments that are consistent with the character of the surrounding residential areas. The zones in this category may include residential development. Property within

the CN zones will be primarily located along local and selected collector streets. (b) The CN zones are differentiated based on the permitted lot size and pedestrian orientation as follows: • CN-1-1 allows development of a limited size with a pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 3,000 square feet of lot area • CN-1-2 allows development with an auto orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CN-1-3 allows development with a pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CN-1-4 allows development with a pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,000 square feet of lot area Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 1

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) • CN-1-5 allows development with a pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 600 square feet of lot area • CN-1-6 allows development with a pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 800 square feet of lot area (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 7-10-2015 by O-20512 N.S.; effective 8-9-2015.) (Amended 12-1-2016 by O-20752 N.S.; effective 12-31-2016.) (Amended 10-10-2018 by O-20991 N.S.; effective 11-9-2018.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-20991 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies O-20991 N.S. as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-20991-SO.pdf] §131.0503 Purpose of the CR (Commercial--Regional) Zones (a) The purpose of the CR zones is to provide areas for a broad mix of

business/professional office, commercial service, retail, wholesale, and limited manufacturing uses. The CR zones are intended to accommodate large-scale, high intensity developments. Property within these zones will be primarily located along major streets, primary arterials, and major public transportation lines. (b) The CR zones are designed for auto-oriented development and are differentiated based on the uses allowed as follows: • CR-1-1 allows a mix of regional serving commercial uses and residential uses with an auto orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CR-2-1 allows regional serving commercial and limited industrial uses with an auto orientation but no residential use (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 7-10-2015 by O-20512 N.S.; effective 8-9-2015.) Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 2

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) §131.0504 Purpose of the CO (Commercial--Office) Zones (a) The purpose of the CO zones is to provide areas for employment uses with limited, complementary retail uses and residential use as specified. The CO zones are intended to apply in large-scale activity centers or in specialized areas where a full range of commercial activities is not desirable. (b) The CO zones are differentiated based on the uses and development scale allowed as follows: (1) The following zones allow residential development: • CO-1-1 is intended to accommodate a mix of office and residential uses with a neighborhood scale and orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,000 square feet of lot area • CO-1-2 is intended to accommodate a mix of office and residential uses that serve as an employment center and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area (2) The following zones allow limited residential development: • CO-2-1 is intended to accommodate office uses with a

neighborhood scale and orientation • CO-2-2 is intended to accommodate office uses that serve as an employment center (3) The following zones allow residential development in high- intensity, pedestrian-oriented business park development: • CO-3-1 is intended to accommodate a mix of office uses that serve as a high-intensity employment center with residential uses and limited, complementary retail uses and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,000 square feet of lot area • CO-3-2 is intended to accommodate a mix of office and residential uses and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 800 square feet of lot area Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 3

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) • CO-3-3 is intended to accommodate a mix of office and residential uses and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 600 square feet of lot area (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 7-10-2015 by O-20512 N.S.; effective 8-9-2015.) (Amended 10-10-2018 by O-20991 N.S.; effective 11-9-2018.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-20991 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies O-20991 N.S. as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-20991-SO.pdf] (Amended 8-9-2019 by O-21114 N.S.; effective 9-8-2019.) §131.0505 Purpose of the CV (Commercial--Visitor) Zones (a) The purpose of the CV zones is to provide areas for establishments catering to the lodging, dining, and recreational needs of both tourists and the local population. The CV zones are intended for areas located near employment

centers and areas with recreational resources or other visitor attractions. (b) The CV zones are differentiated based on development size and orientation as follows: • CV-1-1 is intended to accommodate a mix of large-scale, visitor- serving uses and residential uses and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CV-1-2 is intended to accommodate a mix of visitor-serving uses and residential uses with a pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 7-10-2015 by O-20512 N.S.; effective 8-9-2015.) Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 4

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) §131.0506 Purpose of the CP (Commercial--Parking) Zone The purpose of the CP zone is to provide off-street parking areas for passenger automobiles. The CP zone is intended to be applied in conjunction with established commercial areas to provide needed or required off-street parking. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) §131.0507 Purpose of the CC (Commercial--Community) Zones (a) The purpose of the CC zones is to accommodate community-serving commercial services, retail uses, and limited industrial uses of moderate intensity and small to medium scale. The CC zones are intended to provide for a range of development patterns from pedestrian-friendly commercial streets to shopping centers and auto-oriented strip commercial streets. Some of the CC zones may include residential development. Property within the CC zones will be primarily located along collector streets, major streets, and public transportation lines. (b) The CC zones are differentiated based on the uses allowed and regulations as follows:

(1) The following zones allow a mix of community-serving commercial uses and residential uses: • CC-1-1 is intended to accommodate development with strip commercial characteristics and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CC-1-2 is intended to accommodate development with high intensity, strip commercial characteristics and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CC-1-3 is intended to accommodate development with an auto orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area (2) The following zones allow community-serving uses with limited residential uses: • CC-2-1 is intended to accommodate development with strip commercial characteristics Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 5

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) • CC-2-2 is intended to accommodate development with high intensity, strip commercial characteristics • CC-2-3 is intended to accommodate development with an auto orientation • CC-2-4 is intended to accommodate development with a pedestrian orientation • CC-2-5 is intended to accommodate development with a high intensity, pedestrian orientation (3) The following zones allow a mix of pedestrian-oriented, community- serving commercial uses and residential uses: • CC-3-4 is intended to accommodate development with a pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CC-3-5 is intended to accommodate development with a high intensity, pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CC-3-6 is intended to accommodate development with a high intensity, pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,000 square feet of lot area

• CC-3-7 is intended to accommodate development with a high intensity, pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 800 square feet of lot area • CC-3-8 is intended to accommodate development with a high intensity, pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 600 square feet of lot area • CC-3-9 is intended to accommodate development with a high intensity, pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 400 square feet of lot area • CC-3-10 is intended to accommodate development with a high intensity, pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 200 square feet of lot area Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 6

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) • CC-3-11 is intended to accommodate development with a high intensity, pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 150 square feet of lot area (4) The following zones allow heavy commercial uses and residential uses: • CC-4-1 is intended to accommodate development with strip commercial characteristics and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CC-4-2 is intended to accommodate development with high intensity, strip commercial characteristics and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CC-4-3 is intended to accommodate development with an auto orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CC-4-4 is intended to accommodate development with a pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CC-4-5 is intended to accommodate development with a high

intensity, pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CC-4-6 is intended to accommodate development with a high intensity, pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,000 square feet of lot area (5) The following zones allow a mix of heavy commercial and limited industrial uses and residential uses: • CC-5-1 is intended to accommodate development with strip commercial characteristics and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CC-5-2 is intended to accommodate development with high intensity, strip commercial characteristics and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 7

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) • CC-5-3 is intended to accommodate development with an auto orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CC-5-4 is intended to accommodate development with a pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CC-5-5 is intended to accommodate development with a high intensity, pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,500 square feet of lot area • CC-5-6 is intended to accommodate development with a high intensity, pedestrian orientation and permits a maximum density of 1 dwelling unit for each 1,000 square feet of lot area (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 7-10-2015 by O-20512 N.S.; effective 8-9-2015.) (Amended 1-8-2020 by O-21164 N.S.; effective 2-9-2020.) (Amended 9-17-2024 by O-21866 N.S.; effective 12-1-2024.) §131.0515 Where Commercial Zones Apply On the effective date of Ordinance O-18692, all commercial zones that were

established in Municipal Code Chapter 10, Article 1, Division 4 were amended and replaced with the base zones established in this division. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 11-13-2008 by O-19801 N.S.; effective 12-13-2008.) §131.0520 Use Regulations of Commercial Zones The regulations of Section 131.0522 apply in the commercial zones where indicated in Table 131-05B. (a) The uses permitted in any commercial zone may be further limited by the following: (1) Section 131.0540 (Maximum permitted residential density and other residential regulations); Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 8

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) (2) Use limitations applicable to the Airport Land Use Compatibility Overlay Zone (Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 15); (3) The presence of environmentally sensitive lands, pursuant to Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 1 (Environmentally Sensitive Lands Regulations); or (4) Any other applicable provision of the San Diego Municipal Code. (b) Within the commercial zones, no structure or improvement, or portion thereof, shall be constructed, established, or altered, nor shall any premises be used or maintained except for one or more of the purposes or activities listed in Table 131-05B. It is unlawful to establish, maintain, or use any premises for any purpose or activity not listed in this section or Section 131.0522. (c) All uses or activities permitted in the commercial zones shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building unless the use or activity is traditionally conducted outdoors. (d) Accessory uses in the commercial zones may be permitted in accordance with Section 131.0125.

(e) Temporary uses may be permitted in the commercial zones for a limited period of time with a Temporary Use Permit in accordance with Chapter 12, Article 3, Division 4. (f) For any use that cannot be readily classified, the City Manager shall determine the appropriate use category and use subcategory pursuant to Section 131.0110. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 10-25-2011 by O-20047 N.S.; effective 1-1-2012.) (Amended 6-18-2013 by O-20261 N.S.; effective 7-19-2013.) Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 9

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) §131.0522 Use Regulations Table for Commercial Zones The uses allowed in the commercial zones are shown in Table 131-05B. Legend for Table 131-05B Symbol in Table 131-05B Description of Symbol P Use or use category is permitted. Regulations pertaining to a specific use may be referenced. L Use is permitted with limitations, which may include location limitations or the requirement for a use or development permit. Regulations are located in Chapter 14, Article 1 (Separately Regulated Use Regulations). Neighborhood Use Permit Required. Regulations are located in Chapter 14, Article 1 (Separately Regulated Use Regulations). N C Conditional Use Permit Required. Regulations are located in Chapter 14, Article 1 (Separately Regulated Use Regulations). - Use or use category is not permitted. Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 10

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Table 131-05B Use Regulations Table for Commercial Zones Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones Designator [See Section 131.0112 for an 1st & 2nd explanation and descriptions of >> CN- CR- CO- CV- CP- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 1- 2- 1- 2- 3- 1- 1- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 4th >> Regulated Uses] Open Space Active Recreation - - - - - - - - Passive Recreation - - - - - - - - Natural Resources Preservation - - - - - - - - Park Maintenance Facilities - - - - - - - - Agriculture Agricultural Processing - - - - - - - - Aquaculture Facilities - - - - - - - - Dairies - - - - - - - - Horticulture Nurseries & Greenhouses - - - - - - - - Raising & Harvesting of Crops - - - - - - - - Raising, Maintaining & Keeping of - - - - - - - - Animals Separately Regulated Agriculture Uses Agricultural Equipment Repair Shops - P P - - - - - Commercial Stables - - - - - - L - Community Gardens L L L L L L L L Equestrian Show & Exhibition Facilities - - - - - - C -

Open Air Markets for the Sale of - - - - - - - - Agriculture-related Products & Flowers Residential Mobilehome Parks - - - - - - - - (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) Multiple Dwelling Units P P - P - P P - (2) (2) Rooming House [See Section P P - P - P P - 131.0112(a)(3)(A)] (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) Shopkeeper Units P P - P - P P - Single Dwelling Units - - - - - - - - Separately Regulated Residential Uses Accessory Dwelling Units L L - L - L L - Continuing Care Retirement Communities L L - L L L L - Employee Housing: 6 or Fewer Employees - - - - - - - - Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 11

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones Designator [See Section 131.0112 for an 1st & 2nd explanation and descriptions of >> CN- CR- CO- CV- CP- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 1- 2- 1- 2- 3- 1- 1- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 4th >> Regulated Uses] 12 or Fewer Employees - - - - - - - - Greater than 12 Employees - - - - - - - - (2) (2) Fraternities and Sororities L L - L - - L - Garage, Yard, & Estate Sales - - - - - - - - Guest Quarters - - - - - - - - Home Occupations L L - L - L L - (18) (18) (18) (18) (18) Interim Ground Floor Residential N N - N - N N - Junior Accessory Dwelling Units - - - - - - - - 18 Live/Work Quarters L L L L - L L - Low Barrier Navigation Center L L - L - L L - Movable Tiny Houses - - - - - - - - Permanent Supportive Housing L L L L L L L L Residential Care Facilities: (2) (2) 6 or Fewer Persons P P - P - P P - (2) (2) (2) 7 or More Persons L L L L L L L - (2) (2) Student Housing L L - L - - L - Transitional Housing: (2) (2) 6 or Fewer Persons P P - P - P P P -

(2) (2) 7 or More Persons L L - L L L L - Watchkeeper Quarters - - L - - - - - Institutional Separately Regulated Institutional Uses (10) Airports - C C C C - C - Battery Energy Storage Facilities (22) Small Scale (≤ 0.25 acre) - L L L L L L L (22) Medium Scale (0.25 acre < 1 acre) - C C C C C C - (22) Large Scale (>1 acre) - C C C C C C - Botanical Gardens & Arboretums - P P C C - P - (10) Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Crematories - C C C C - C - (10) Correctional Placement Centers - C C C C - C - Educational Facilities: (10) (10) Kindergarten through Grade 12 C L L C C C C - (10) Colleges / Universities - C C C C C C - Vocational / Trade School - P P P P C - - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations L L L L L L L L Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 12

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones Designator [See Section 131.0112 for an 1st & 2nd explanation and descriptions of >> CN- CR- CO- CV- CP- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 1- 2- 1- 2- 3- 1- 1- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 4th >> Regulated Uses] (10) (10) Energy Generation & Distribution Facilities C P C P P C P - Exhibit Halls & Convention Facilities - P P C C - P - Flood Control Facilities L L L L L L L - (10) (10) Historical Buildings Used for Purposes Not C C C C C C C - Otherwise Allowed Homeless Facilities: Congregate Meal Facilities C C - C C C C - Emergency Shelters C C - C C C C - Homeless Day Centers C C - C C C C - (10) Hospitals - P P C C C P - (10) Intermediate Care Facilities & Nursing - P P C C C P - Facilities Interpretive Centers - - - - - - - - Museums - P P C C C P - (10) Major Transmission, Relay, or - C C C C C C - Communications Switching Stations Placemaking on Private Property L L L L L L L L (1) Outdoor Dining on Private Property L L L L L L L -

Satellite Antennas L L L L L L L L (10) Social Service Institutions - C C C C C C - Solar Energy Systems L L L L L L L L Wireless Communications Facilities See Section 141.0420 Retail Sales (1,11) (11) (11) Building Supplies & Equipment P P P - - - - - (1,11) (11) (11) (11) (11) (11,19) (11) Food, Beverages and Groceries P P P P P P P - (1,11) (11) (11) (3,11) (3,11) (3,11, (13) Consumer Goods, Furniture, Appliances, P P P P P P P - 19) Equipment (1,11) (11) (11) Pets & Pet Supplies P P P - - - - - (1,11) (11) (11) (11) (11) (11,19) (11) Sundries, Pharmaceutical, & Convenience P P P P P P P - Sales (1,11) (11) (11) (11,19) (11) Wearing Apparel & Accessories P P P - - P P - Separately Regulated Retail Sales Uses Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 13

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones Designator [See Section 131.0112 for an 1st & 2nd explanation and descriptions of >> CN- CR- CO- CV- CP- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 1- 2- 1- 2- 3- 1- 1- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 4th >> Regulated Uses] Agriculture Related Supplies & Equipment - P P - - - - - (1) Alcoholic Beverage Outlets L L L L L L L - Cannabis Outlets - - C - C - - - Farmers’ Markets (1) Weekly Farmers’ Markets L L L L L L L L (1) Daily Farmers’ Market Stands L L L L L L L - (1) Plant Nurseries P P P - - - - - (1) Retail Farms L L L L L L - - (1) Retail Tasting Stores L L L L L L L - (10) Swap Meets & Other Large Outdoor Retail - C C - - - C - Facilities Commercial Services (6) (6) (6) Building Services - P P P P P - - (1) (5) (7) (7) Business Support P P P P P P - - (1,4,16) (16) (16) (5,16) (5,16) (5,16) (16) Eating & Drinking Establishments P P P P P P P - (1) Financial Institutions P P P P P P - - Funeral & Mortuary Services - P P - - - - - (1) (12)

Instructional Studios P P P P P P P - (1) (6) (6) (6) Maintenance & Repair P P P P P P - - Off-site Services - P P - - - - - (1) Personal Services P P P - - P P - Radio & Television Studios - P P - - P - - Tasting Rooms - - - - - P - - (21) Visitor Accommodations P P P - P P P - Separately Regulated Commercial Services Uses (1) Adult Day Care Facility L L - L - L L - Adult Entertainment Establishments: (1) Adult Book Store L L L - - - - - Adult Cabaret - L L - - - L - Adult Drive-In Theater - L L - - - L - Adult Mini-Motion Picture Theater - L L - - - L - (1) Adult Model Studio L L L - - - L - Adult Motel - L L - - - L - Adult Motion Picture Theater - L L - - - L - Adult Peep Show Theater - L L - - - L - Adult Theater - L L - - - L - Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 14

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones Designator [See Section 131.0112 for an 1st & 2nd explanation and descriptions of >> CN- CR- CO- CV- CP- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 1- 2- 1- 2- 3- 1- 1- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 4th >> Regulated Uses] (1) Body Painting Studio L L L - - - L - (1) Massage Establishment L L L - - - - - (1) Sexual Encounter Establishment L L L - - - L - (10) (10) Assembly and Entertainment Uses, Including L L L L L L L - Places of Religious Assembly (10) Boarding Kennels/Pet Day Care L L L N N - N - Camping Parks - C C C C - C - Child Care Facilities: (1) (10) Child Care Centers L L - L L L L - (1) (10) Large Family Child Care Homes L L - L L L L - (1) Small Family Child Care Homes L L - L L L L - (1) Eating and Drinking Establishments with a - C - - - - P P P - P - - Drive-in or Drive-through Component Fairgrounds - C C - - - C - Golf Courses, Driving Ranges, and Pitch & - C C C C - C - Putt Courses (10) Helicopter Landing Facilities - C C C C C C - (1) (14)

Massage Establishments, Specialized Practice L L L - - - L - (1)(15) (15) (15) (15) (15) (15) (15) (15) Mobile Food Trucks L L L L L L L L Nightclubs & Bars Over 5,000 Square Feet - C C C C C C - in Size Parking Facilities as a Primary Use: Permanent Parking Facilities - P P C C - C P Temporary Parking Facilities - N N C C C C N (1)(10) (10) Private Clubs, Lodges and Fraternal P P P P P P P - Organizations Privately Operated, Outdoor Recreation - P P C C - C - (9) Facilities over 40,000 Square Feet in Size (1) Pushcarts on Private Property L L L L L L L - Recycling Facilities: (1) (10) Large Collection Facility N N N N N - N - (1) (10) Small Collection Facility L L L L L - L - Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 15

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones Designator [See Section 131.0112 for an 1st & 2nd explanation and descriptions of >> CN- CR- CO- CV- CP- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 1- 2- 1- 2- 3- 1- 1- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 4th >> Regulated Uses] Large Construction & Demolition Debris - - - - - - - - Recycling Facility Small Construction & Demolition Debris - - - - - - - - Recycling Facility (1) Drop-off Facility L L L L L - L - Green Materials Composting Facility - - - - - - - - Mixed Organic Composting Facility - - - - - - - - Large Processing Facility Accepting at - - - - - - - - Least 98% of Total Annual Weight of Recyclables from Commercial & Industrial Traffic Large Processing Facility Accepting All - - - - - - - - Types of Traffic Small Processing Facility Accepting at - - - - - - - - Least 98% of Total Annual Weight of Recyclables From Commercial & Industrial Traffic Small Processing Facility Accepting All - - - - - - - - Types of Traffic (1) Reverse Vending Machines L L L L L L L -

Tire Processing Facility - - - - - - - - (1) Sidewalk Cafes, Streetaries, and Active L L L L L L L - Sidewalks Sports Arenas & Stadiums - C C C C - C - Theaters that are Outdoor or Over 5,000 - C C C C - C - Square Feet in Size (20) (10) Urgent Care Facilities L N N N N N N - Veterinary Clinics & Animal Hospitals L L L N N N - - Zoological Parks - - - - - - - - Offices (1)(7) 19 Business & Professional P P P P P P - - (1) 19 Government P P P P P P - - (1) 19 (10) Medical, Dental & Health Practitioner P P P P P P P - (1) 19 Regional & Corporate Headquarters P P P P P P - - Separately Regulated Office Uses (1) Real Estate Sales Offices & Model Homes L L - L L L L - (1) (10) Sex Offender Treatment & Counseling L L L L L L L - Vehicle & Vehicular Equipment Sales & Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 16

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones Designator [See Section 131.0112 for an 1st & 2nd explanation and descriptions of >> CN- CR- CO- CV- CP- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 1- 2- 1- 2- 3- 1- 1- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 4th >> Regulated Uses] Service Commercial Vehicle Repair & - P P - - - - - Maintenance Commercial Vehicle Sales & Rentals - P P - - - - - Personal Vehicle Repair & Maintenance - P P - - - - - Personal Vehicle Sales & Rentals - P P - - - - - Vehicle Equipment & Supplies Sales & - P P - - - - - Rentals Separately Regulated Vehicle & Vehicular Equipment Sales & Service Uses Automobile Service Stations - N N C C C C - Outdoor Storage & Display of New, - C C - - - - - Unregistered Motor Vehicles as a Primary Use Vehicle Storage Facilities as a Primary Use - - - - - - - - Distribution and Storage Equipment & Materials Storage Yards - - P - - - - - Moving & Storage Facilities - - P - - - - - (8) Distribution Facilities - - P - - - - - Separately Regulated Distribution and

Storage Uses Junk Yards - - - - - - - - (1) Temporary Construction Storage Yards L L L L L L L - Located Off-site Industrial Heavy Manufacturing - - - - - - - - (8) Light Manufacturing - - P - - - - - Marine Industry - - - - - - - - Research & Development - P P P P P - - Testing Labs - - P - P - - - Trucking & Transportation Terminals - P P - - - - - Separately Regulated Industrial Uses (1) Artisan Food and Beverage Producer N - - - - L - - Cannabis Production Facilities - - - - - - - - Hazardous Waste Research Facility - - - - - - - - Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility - - - - - - - - Marine Related Uses Within the Coastal - C C C L - C - Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 17

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones Designator [See Section 131.0112 for an 1st & 2nd explanation and descriptions of >> CN- CR- CO- CV- CP- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 1- 2- 1- 2- 3- 1- 1- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 4th >> Regulated Uses] Overlay Zone Mining and Extractive Industries - - - - - - - - (10) Newspaper Publishing Plants - C C C C - C - Processing & Packaging of Plant Products - - - - - - - - & Animal By-products Grown Off- premises Very Heavy Industrial Uses - - - - - - - - Wrecking & Dismantling of Motor - - - - - - - - Vehicles Signs Allowable Signs P P P P P P P P Separately Regulated Signs Uses Community Entry Signs L L L L L L L L Neighborhood Identification Signs - - - - - - - - Comprehensive Sign Program N N N N N N N N Revolving Projecting Signs N N N N N N N N Signs with Automatic Changing Copy N N N N N N N N Theater Marquees - N N - - - N - Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones [See Section 131.0112 for an Designator

explanation and descriptions of 1st & 2nd >> CC- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 4th >> Regulated Uses] Open Space Active Recreation - - - - - - - Passive Recreation - - - - - - - Natural Resources Preservation - - - - - - - Park Maintenance Facilities - - - - - - - Agriculture Agricultural Processing - - - - - - - Aquaculture Facilities - - - - - - - Dairies - - - - - - - Horticulture Nurseries & Greenhouses - - - - - - - Raising & Harvesting of Crops - - - - - - - Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 18

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones [See Section 131.0112 for an Designator explanation and descriptions of 1st & 2nd >> CC- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 4th >> Regulated Uses] Raising, Maintaining & Keeping of - - - - - - - Animals Separately Regulated Agriculture Uses Agricultural Equipment Repair Shops P P - - - P P Commercial Stables - - - - - - - Community Gardens L L L L L L L Equestrian Show & Exhibition Facilities - - - - - - - Open Air Markets for the Sale of Agriculture- - - - - - - - Related Products & Flowers Residential Mobilehome Parks - - - - - - - (2) (2) (2) (2) Multiple Dwelling Units P P P P P P - (2) (2) Rooming House [See Section P P P P P P - 131.0112(a)(3)(A)] Shopkeeper Units P - P P P P P Single Dwelling Units - - - - - - - Separately Regulated Residential Uses Accessory Dwelling Units L - L L L L L Continuing Care Retirement Communities L - L L L L L Employee Housing: 6 or Fewer Employees - - - - - - -

12 or Fewer Employees - - - - - - - Greater than 12 Employees - - - - - - - Fraternities and Sororities C - C C C C C Garage, Yard, & Estate Sales - - - - - - - Guest Quarters - - - - - - - Home Occupations L - L L L L L (18) (18) (18) (18) Interim Ground Floor Residential N - N N N N N (18) (18) Junior Accessory Dwelling Units - - - - - - - Live/Work Quarters L L L L L L L Low Barrier Navigation Center L - L L L L L Movable Tiny Houses - - - - - - - Permanent Supportive Housing L L L L L L L Residential Care Facilities: 6 or Fewer Persons P - P P P P P 7 or More Persons L - L C C L L Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 19

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones [See Section 131.0112 for an Designator explanation and descriptions of 1st & 2nd >> CC- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 4th >> Regulated Uses] Student Housing L - L L L L L Transitional Housing: 6 or Fewer Persons P - P P P P P 7 or More Persons L - L L L L L Watchkeeper Quarters - L - - - - - Institutional Separately Regulated Institutional Uses Airports C C C C C C C Battery Energy Storage Facilities Small Scale (≤ 0.25 acre) L L L L L L L Medium Scale (0.25 acre < 1 acre) C C C C C C C Large Scale (>1 acre) C C C C C C C Botanical Gardens & Arboretums C C C C C C C Cemeteries, Mausoleums, Crematories C C C C C C C Correctional Placement Centers C C C C C C C Educational Facilities: Kindergarten through Grade 12 L L L L L L L Colleges / Universities C C - - - C C Vocational / Trade School P P - - - P P Electric Vehicle Charging Stations L L L L L L L

Energy Generation & Distribution Facilities P C C C C C P Exhibit Halls & Convention Facilities C C C C C C C Flood Control Facilities L L L L L L L Historical Buildings Used for Purposes Not C C C C C C C Otherwise Allowed Homeless Facilities: Congregate Meal Facilities C - C C C C C Emergency Shelters L - L L L L L Homeless Day Centers C - C C C C C Hospitals C C C C C C C Intermediate Care Facilities & Nursing L C L L L L L Facilities Interpretive Centers - - - - - - - Museums C C P P P C C Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 20

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones [See Section 131.0112 for an Designator explanation and descriptions of 1st & 2nd >> CC- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 4th >> Regulated Uses] Major Transmission, Relay, or C C C C C C C Communications Switching Stations Placemaking on Private Property L L L L L L L Outdoor Dining on Private Property L L L L L L L Satellite Antennas L L L L L L L Social Service Institutions C C C C C C C Solar Energy Systems L L L L L L L Wireless Communication Facilities See Section 141.0420 Retail Sales (11) (11) (11) (11) Building Supplies & Equipment P P - - - P P (11) (11) (11) (11) (11) Food, Beverages and Groceries P P P P P P P (11) (11) (11) (11) (11) (11) (11) Consumer Goods, Furniture, Appliances, P P P P P P P (11) (11) Equipment (11) (11) (11) (11) (11) Pets & Pet Supplies P P P P P P P (11) (11) (11) (11) (11) (11) (11) Sundries, Pharmaceutical, & Convenience P P P P P P P (11) (11) Sales

(11) (11) (11) (11) (11) Wearing Apparel & Accessories P P P P P P P (11) (11) Separately Regulated Retail Sales Uses Agriculture Related Supplies & Equipment - - - - - P P Alcoholic Beverage Outlets L L L L L L L Cannabis Outlets - C - - - - - Farmers’ Markets Weekly Farmers’ Markets L L L L L L L Daily Farmers’ Market Stands L L L L L L L Plant Nurseries P P P P P P P Retail Farms L L L L L L L Retail Tasting Stores L L L L L L L Swap Meets & Other Large Outdoor Retail - - - - - - C Facilities Commercial Services Building Services - - - - - P P Business Support P P P P P P P (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) Eating & Drinking Establishments P P P P P P P (16) (16) Financial Institutions P P P P P P P Funeral & Mortuary Services P P P P P P P Instructional Studios P P P P P P P Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 21

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones [See Section 131.0112 for an Designator explanation and descriptions of 1st & 2nd >> CC- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 4th >> Regulated Uses] Maintenance & Repair P P P P P P P Off-site Services - - - - - P P Personal Services P P P P P P P Radio & Television Studios P P P P P P P (17) (17) (17) (17) (17) Tasting Rooms - - - - - - P (17) (17) (21) (21) (21) (21) (21) Visitor Accommodations P P P P P P P (21) (21) Separately Regulated Commercial Services Uses Adult Day Care Facility L - L L L L L Adult Entertainment Establishments: Adult Book Store L L L L L L L Adult Cabaret L L L L L L L Adult Drive-In Theater L L L L L L L Adult Mini-Motion Picture Theater L L L L L L L Adult Model Studio L L L L L L L Adult Motel L L L L L L L Adult Motion Picture Theater L L L L L L L Adult Peep Show Theater L L L L L L L Adult Theater L L L L L L L Body Painting Studio L L L - - L L

Massage Establishment L L - L L - L Sexual Encounter Establishment L L L L L L L Assembly and Entertainment Uses, Including L L L L L L L Places of Religious Assembly Boarding Kennels/Pet Day Care L L L C C L L Camping Parks C C C L L C C Child Care Facilities: Child Care Centers L - L L L L L Large Family Child Care Homes L - L L L L L Small Family Child Care Homes L - L L L L L Eating and Drinking Establishments with a P P C C C P P Drive-in or Drive-through Component Fairgrounds C C - - - C C Golf Courses, Driving Ranges, and Pitch & C C C C C C C Putt Courses Helicopter Landing Facilities C C C C C C C Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 22

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones [See Section 131.0112 for an Designator explanation and descriptions of 1st & 2nd >> CC- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 4th >> Regulated Uses] Massage Establishments, Specialized Practice L L L L L L L (15) (15) (15) (15) (15) Mobile Food Trucks L L L L L L L (15) (15) Nightclubs & Bars Over 5,000 Square Feet in C C C C C C C Size Parking Facilities as a Primary Use: Permanent Parking Facilities P C P N N P P Temporary Parking Facilities N C N P P N N Private Clubs, Lodges and Fraternal P P P C C P P Organizations Privately Operated, Outdoor Recreation C C C L L C C (9) Facilities Over 40,000 Square Feet in Size Pushcarts on Private Property L L L N N L L Recycling Facilities: Large Collection Facility N N N L L N N Small Collection Facility L L L - - L L Large Construction & Demolition Debris - - - - - - - Recycling Facility Small Construction & Demolition Debris - - - L L - -

Recycling Facility Drop-off Facility L L L - - L L Green Materials Composting Facility - - - - - - - Mixed Organic Composting Facility - - - - - - - Large Processing Facility Accepting at - - - - - - - Least 98% of Total Annual Weight of Recyclables from Commercial & Industrial Traffic Large Processing Facility Accepting All - - - - - - - Types of Traffic Small Processing Facility Accepting at - - - L L C C Least 98% of Total Annual Weight of Recyclables From Commercial & Industrial Traffic Small Processing Facility Accepting All - - - - - C C Types of Traffic Reverse Vending Machines L L L L L L L Tire Processing Facility - - - - - - - Sidewalk Cafes, Streetaries, and Active L L L L L L L Sidewalks Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 23

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones [See Section 131.0112 for an Designator explanation and descriptions of 1st & 2nd >> CC- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 4th >> Regulated Uses] Sports Arenas & Stadiums C C C C C C C Theaters that are Outdoor or Over 5,000 C C C C C C C Square Feet in Size (20) (20) (20) (20) (20) Urgent Care Facilities L L L N N L L Veterinary Clinics & Animal Hospitals L L L L L L L Zoological Parks - - - - - - - Offices Business & Professional P P P P P P P Government P P P P P P P Medical, Dental & Health Practitioner P P P P P P P Regional & Corporate Headquarters P P P P P P P Separately Regulated Office Uses Real Estate Sales Offices & Model Homes L - L L L L L Sex Offender Treatment & Counseling L L L L L L L Vehicle & Vehicular Equipment Sales & Service Commercial Vehicle Repair & - - - - - P P Maintenance Commercial Vehicle Sales & Rentals - - - - - P P

Personal Vehicle Repair & Maintenance P P - - - P P Personal Vehicle Sales & Rentals P P - - - P P Vehicle Equipment & Supplies Sales & P P - - - P P Rentals Separately Regulated Vehicle & Vehicular Equipment Sales & Service Uses Automobile Service Stations N N N N N N N Outdoor Storage & Display of New, C C - - - C C Unregistered Motor Vehicles as a Primary Use Vehicle Storage Facilities as a Primary Use - - - - - - - Distribution and Storage Equipment & Materials Storage Yards - - - - - - - Moving & Storage Facilities - - - - - P P (8) Distribution Facilities - - - - - - P Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 24

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Use Categories/Subcategories Zone Zones [See Section 131.0112 for an Designator explanation and descriptions of 1st & 2nd >> CC- the Use Categories, 3rd >> 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- Subcategories, and Separately 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 4th >> Regulated Uses] Separately Regulated Distribution and Storage Uses Junk Yards - - - - - - - Temporary Construction Storage Yards L L L L L L L Located Off-site Industrial Heavy Manufacturing - - - - - - - (8) Light Manufacturing - - - - - - P Marine Industry - - - - - - - Research & Development P P - - - P P Testing Labs - P - - - - - Trucking & Transportation Terminals - - - - - - - Separately Regulated Industrial Uses Artisan Food and Beverage Producer L L L L L L L Cannabis Production Facilities - - - - - - - Hazardous Waste Research Facility - - - - - - - Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility - - - - - - - Marine Related Uses Within the Coastal C C C C C C C Overlay Zone Newspaper Publishing Plants C C C C C C P Processing & Packaging of Plant Products - - - - - - -

& Animal By-products Grown Off- premises Very Heavy Industrial Uses - - - - - - - Wrecking & Dismantling of Motor - - - - - - - Vehicles Signs Allowable Signs P P P P P P P Separately Regulated Signs Uses Community Entry Signs L L L L L L L Neighborhood Identification Signs - - - - - - - Comprehensive Sign Program N N N N N N N Revolving Projecting Signs N N N N N N N Signs with Automatic Changing Copy N N N N N N N Theater Marquees N N N N N N N Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 25

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Footnotes for Table 131-05B 1 Uses shall not begin operating before 6:00 a.m. or continue operating later than 12:00 midnight in Commercial-Neighborhood (CN) zones. 2 See Section 131.0540. 3 Only office furniture, appliances, and equipment establishments are permitted. The gross floor area occupied by these uses shall not exceed 2,500 square feet for each premises. 4 Live entertainment after 12:00 midnight is not permitted in the Commercial-Neighborhood (CN) zones, unless approval of a deviation is granted with a Planned Development Permit in accordance with Section 126.0602(b)(1). All uses or activities shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building and front onto the primary street with no uses or commercial activities conducted outdoors in the rear yard adjacent to residentially-zoned properties. 5 The sale of alcoholic beverages is not permitted as a primary use. 6 The gross floor area occupied by these uses shall not exceed 2,500 square feet for each premises. 7 Hiring halls are not permitted. 8

These activities shall be located solely within an enclosed building that does not exceed 7,500 square feet of gross floor area. Activities that would require a permit from the Hazardous Materials Management Division of the County of San Diego or from the San Diego Air Pollution Control District are not permitted. 9 The 40,000 square feet includes all indoor and outdoor areas that are devoted to the recreational use; it does not include customer parking areas. 10 This use is not allowed within the Coastal Overlay Zone, except that assembly and entertainment uses may be incorporated as an accessory use to visitor accommodations. 11 Development of a large retail establishment is subject to Section 143.0302. 12 Within the Coastal Overlay Zone, instructional studios are not permitted on the ground floor in the CV-1-1 or CV-1-2 zone. 13 Permitted in CV zones where the gross floor area occupied by an individual retail sales establishment would not exceed 2,500 square feet. 14 Specialized practice massage establishments are permitted only as an accessory use in the CV-1-1

and CV-1-2 zones. 15 This use is permitted as a limited use subject to a mobile food truck permit in accordance with Section 123.0603 and the limited use regulations in Section 141.0612. Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 26

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) 16 Eating and drinking establishments abutting residential development located in a residential zone may operate only between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight. All uses or activities shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building and front onto the primary street with no uses or commercial activities conducted outdoors in the rear yard adjacent to residentially-zoned properties. 17 Tasting rooms are only permitted as an accessory use to a beverage manufacturing plant. 18 This use is not allowed within the Coastal Overlay Zone. 19 See Section 131.0541. 20 Within the beach impact area of the Parking Impact Overlay Zone, off-street parking spaces shall be provided at a ratio of no less than one off-street parking space for every 250 square feet of gross floor area. 21 Visitor accommodation lodging for uses other than a SRO hotel or SRO hotel room shall not be used for a stay of more than 30 consecutive days. 22 See Section 141.0422. (Amended 6-12-2001 by O-18948 N.S.; effective 12-12-2001.)

(Amended 3-1-2006 by O-19467 N.S.; effective 8-10-2006.) (Amended 8-10-2004 by O-19308 N.S.; effective 4-11-2007.) (Amended 6-15-2007 by O-19624 N.S.; effective 7-15-2007.) (Amended 4-23-2008 by O-19739 N.S.; effective 5-23-2008.) (Amended 11-13-08 by O-19799 N.S; effective 12-13-2008.) (Amended 11-13-08 by O-19803 N.S; effective 12-13-2008.) (Amended 11-13-08 by O-19804 N.S; effective 12-13-2008.) (Amended 7-6-2011 by O-20065 N.S.; effective 8-5-2011.) (Amended 8-4-2011 by O-20081 N.S.; effective 10-6-2011.) (Amended 2-22-2012 by O-20141 N.S.; effective 3-23-2012.) (Amended 6-18-2013 by O-20261 N.S.; effective 7-19-2013.) (Retitled to “Use Regulations Table for Commercial Zones” and amended 3-25-2014 by O-20356 N.S.; effective 4-24-2014.) (Amended 4-3-2014 by O-20357 N.S.; effective 10-15-2014.) (Amended 5-5-2015 by O-20481 N.S.; effective 6-4-2015.) (Amended 7-10-2015 by O-20512 N.S.; effective 8-9-2015.) (Amended 8-7-2015 by O-20555 N.S.; effective 9-6-2015.) (Amended 4-5-2016 by O-20634 N.S.; effective 5-5-2016.) (Amended 8-4-2016 by O-20704 N.S.; effective 8-27-2016.)

(Amended 12-1-2016 by O-20752 N.S.; effective 12-31-2016.) (Amended 2-22-2017 by O-20793 N.S.; effective 4-12-2017.) (Amended 9-15-2017 by O-20857 N.S.; effective 10-15-2017.) (Amended 10-17-2017 by O-20859 N.S.; effective 11-16-2017.) (Amended 3-22-2018 by O-20917 N.S.; effective 4-21-2018.) (Amended 5-22-2018 by O-20928 N.S.; effective 6-21-2018.) (Amended 9-18-2018 by O-20985 N.S.; effective 10-18-18.) (Amended 10-10-2018 by O-20991 N.S.; effective 11-9-2018.) Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 27

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-20991 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies O-20991 N.S. as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-20991-SO.pdf] (Amended 8-9-2019 by O-21114 N.S. and O-21117 N.S.; effective 9-8-2019.) (Amended 1-8-2020 by O-21163 N.S. and O-21164 N.S.; effective 2-9-2020.) (Amended 8-12-2020 by O-21223 N.S.; effective 10-8-2020.) (Amended 10-30-2020 by O-21254 N.S.; effective 11-29-2020.) (Amended 2-1-2021 by O-21288 N.S.; effective 3-3-2021.) (Amended 4-14-2021 by O-21305 N.S.; effective 5-29-2021.) (Amended 11-23-2021 by O-21391 N.S.; effective 1-6-2022.) (Amended 1-27-2022 by O-21416 N.S.; effective 2-26-2022.) (Amended 5-23-2022 by O-21458 N.S.; effective 6-22-2022.) (Amended 3-7-2023 by O-21618 N.S.; effective 5-6-2023.) (Amended 1-16-2024 by O-21758 N.S.; effective 3-16-2024.)

(Amended 7-22-2024 by O-21836 N.S.; effective 10-5-2024.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-21836 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-21836-SO.pdf ] (Amended 9-17-2024 by O-21866 N.S.; effective 12-1-2024.) (Amended 12-18-2024 by O-21905 N.S.; effective 2-6-2025.) Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 28

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) §131.0530 Development Regulations of Commercial Zones (a) Within the commercial zones, no structure or improvement shall be constructed, established, or altered, nor shall any premises be used unless the premises complies with the regulations and standards in this division and with any applicable development regulations in Chapter 13, Article 2 (Overlay Zones) and Chapter 14 (General and Supplemental Regulations). (b) A Neighborhood Development Permit or Site Development Permit is required for the types of development identified in Table 143-03A. (c) The regulations in this division apply to all proposed development in the commercial base zones whether or not a permit or other approval is required except where specifically identified. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; amended 10-18-1999 by O-18691 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 29

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) §131.0531 Development Regulations Tables for Commercial Zones The following development regulations apply in each of the commercial zones as shown in Tables 131-05C, 131-05D, and 131-05E. (a) CN Zones Table 131-05C Development Regulations for CN Zones Zone Zones Development Regulations Designator [See Section 131.0530 for 1st & 2nd >> CN- Development Regulations of 3rd >> 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- Commercial Zones] 4th >> 1 2 3 4 5 6 (1) Max Permitted Residential Density 3,000 1,500 1,500 1,000 600 800 Supplemental Residential Regulations [See applies applies applies applies applies applies Section 131.0540] Lot Area Min Lot Area (sf) 2,500 5,000 5,000 2,500 2,500 2,500 Max Lot Area (ac) 0.3 10 10 0.3 0.3 0.3 Lot Dimensions Min Lot Width (ft) 25 50 50 25 25 25 Min Street Frontage (ft) 25 50 50 25 25 25 Min Lot Depth (ft) 100 -- -- -- -- -- (4) Setback Requirements Min Front Setback (ft) -- -- -- -- -- -- (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) Max Front Setback (ft) 10 -- 10 10 10 10 [See Section 131.0543(a)] Min Side Setback (ft) 10 10 10 10 10 10

Optional Side Setback (ft) 0 0 0 0 0 0 [See Section 131.0543(b)] Side Setback Abutting Residential applies applies applies applies applies applies [See Section 131.0543(c)] Min Street Side Setback (ft) -- -- -- -- -- -- (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) Max Street Side Setback (ft) 10 -- 10 10 10 10 [See Section 131.0543(a) Min Rear Setback (ft) 10 10 10 10 10 10 Optional Rear Setback (ft) 0 0 0 0 0 0 [See Section 131.0543(b)] Rear Setback Abutting Residential [See applies applies applies applies applies applies Section 131.0543(c)] Max Structure Height (ft) 30 30 30 65 65 65 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) Max Floor Area Ratio 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 30

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Zone Zones Development Regulations Designator [See Section 131.0530 for 1st & 2nd >> CN- Development Regulations of 3rd >> 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- Commercial Zones] 4th >> 1 2 3 4 5 6 Floor Area Ratio Bonus for Residential 0.5 0.75 0.75 1.2 1.2 1.2 Mixed Use [See Section 131.0546(a)] Minimum Floor Area Ratio for Residential 0.5 0.38 0.38 0.6 0.6 0.6 Use Floor Area Ratio Bonus for Child Care [See applies applies applies applies applies applies Section 131.0546(b)] Ground-floor Height [See Section 131.0548] -- -- -- applies applies applies Pedestrian Paths [See Section 131.0550] applies applies applies applies applies applies Transparency [See Section 131.0552] applies -- applies applies applies applies Building Articulation [See Section 131.0554] applies applies applies applies applies applies Refuse and Recyclable Material Storage [See applies applies applies applies applies applies Section 142.0805] Loading Dock and Overhead Door Screening applies applies applies applies applies applies Regulations [See Section 142.1030]

Visibility Area [See Section 113.0273] applies applies applies applies applies applies Dwelling Unit Protection Regulations [See applies applies applies applies applies applies Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 12] Footnotes for Table 131-05C 1 One dwelling unit per specified minimum square footage of lot area as determined in accordance with Section 113.0222. 2 See Section 131.0543(a)(2). 3 Within the Otay Mesa Community Plan area, the maximum floor area ratio is 0.30. 4 Placemaking on private property shall not be subject to setback regulations, in accordance with Section 141.0421. Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 31

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) (b) CR, CO, CV, and CP Zones Table 131-05D Development Regulations for CR, CO, CV, CP Zones Development Zone Zones Regulations Designator [See Section 131.0530 1st & 2nd CR- CO- CV- CP- for Development >> Regulations of 3rd >> 1- 2- 1- 2- 3- 1- 1- Commercial Zones] 4th >> 1 1 2 1- 2- 1 2 3 1 2 1 (1) Max Permitted Residential Density 1,500 1,000 1,500 - - 1,000 800 600 1,500 1,500 -- Supplemental Residential applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies -- Regulations [See Section 131.0540] Supplemental Commercial Regulations [See Section 131.0541] -- -- -- -- -- applies -- -- -- -- -- Lot Area Min Lot Area (sf) 15,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 15,000 5,000 -- Max Lot Area (ac) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Lot dimensions Min Lot Width (ft) 100 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 100 50 -- Min Street Frontage (ft) 100 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 100 50 -- Min Lot Depth (ft) 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 -- (5) Setback Requirements Min Front Setback (ft) 10 10 10 10 10 -- -- -- 10 -- 10

(2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) Max Front Setback (ft) -- 25 -- 25 -- 10 10 10 -- 10 -- [See Section 131.0543(a)] Min Side Setback (ft) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) Optional Side Setback (ft) -- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -- 0 -- Side Setback Abutting Residential [See Section applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies 131.0543(c)] Min Street Side Setback (ft) 10 10 10 10 10 -- -- -- -- -- -- (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) Max Street Side Setback (ft) -- 25 -- 25 -- 10 10 10 10 10 -- [See Section 131.0543(a)] Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 32

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Min Rear Setback (ft) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) Optional Rear Setback (ft) -- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rear Setback Abutting Residential [See Section applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies 131.0543(c)] Max Structure Height (ft) 60 45 60 45 65 50 65 70 60 45 30 Min Lot Coverage (%) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 35 -- (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4,5) (4) (4) (4) (4) Max Floor Area Ratio 1.0 0.75 1.5 0.75 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 Floor Area Ratio Bonus for Residential Mixed Use [See 1.0 1.0 1.5 --- --- 1.0 2.5 2.5 -- -- -- Section 131.0546(a)] Minimum Floor Area Ratio for 0.5 1.0 0.75 --- --- 1.0 1.5 2.5 -- -- -- Residential Use Floor Area Ratio Bonus for Child Care [See Section applies -- applies -- applies applies applies applies -- -- -- 131.0546(b)] Ground-floor Height [See Section applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies -- 131.0548] Pedestrian Paths [See Section

applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies -- 131.0550] Transparency [See Section 131.0552] -- applies -- applies -- applies applies applies -- applies -- Building Articulation [See Section applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies -- 131.0554] Street Yard Parking Restriction [See -- applies -- applies -- applies applies applies -- -- -- Section 131.0555] Parking Lot Orientation [See Section 131.0556] applies -- applies -- applies applies -- -- applies applies -- Refuse and Recyclable Material applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies Storage [See Section 142.0805] Loading Dock and Overhead Door Screening Regulations [See Section applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies 142.1030] Visibility Area [See Section applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies 113.0273] Dwelling Unit Protection Regulations

[See Chapter 14, Article 3, applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies applies - Division 12] Footnotes for Table 131-05D 1 One dwelling unit per specified minimum square footage of lot area as determined in accordance with Section 113.0222. 2 See section 131.0543(a)(2). Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 33

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) 3 See section 131.0543(b). 4 Within the Otay Mesa Community Plan area, the maximum floor area ratio is 0.30. 5 Placemaking on private property shall not be subject to setback or minimum lot coverage regulations, in accordance with Section 141.0421. (c) CC Zones Table 131-05E Development Regulations for CC Zones Development Regulation Zone Designator Zones [See Section 131.0530 for 1st & 2nd >> CC- Development Regulations of 3rd >> 1- 2- 4- 5- 1- 2- 4- 5- 1- 2- 4- 5- 2- 3- 4- 5- Commercial Zones] 4th >> 1 2 3 4 (1) Max Permitted Residential Density 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 Supplemental Residential Regulations [See Section applies applies applies applies 131.0540] Lot Area Min Lot Area (sq. ft.) 5,000 5,000 5,000 2,500 Max Lot Area (ac) -- -- -- -- Lot Dimensions Min Lot Width (ft) 50 50 100 25 Min Street Frontage (ft) 50 50 100 25 Min Lot Depth (ft) 100 100 -- -- Max Lot Depth (ft) 150 150 -- -- (5) Setback Requirements Min Front Setback (ft) -- -- -- -- (2,3) (2,3) (2) Max Front Setback (ft) 100 100 -- 10

[See Section 131.0543(a)] Min Side Setback (ft) 10 10 10 10 Optional Side Setback (ft) 0 0 0 0 [See Section 131.0543(b)] Side Setback Abutting Residential [See Section applies applies applies applies 131.0543(c)] Min Street Side Setback (ft) -- -- -- -- (2) Max Street Side Setback (ft) -- -- -- 10 [See Section 131.0543(a)] Min Rear Setback (ft) 10 10 10 10 Optional Rear Setback (ft) 0 0 0 0 [See Section 131.0543(b)] Rear Setback Abutting Residential [See Section applies applies applies applies Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 34

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Development Regulation Zone Designator Zones [See Section 131.0530 for 1st & 2nd >> CC- Development Regulations of 3rd >> 1- 2- 4- 5- 1- 2- 4- 5- 1- 2- 4- 5- 2- 3- 4- 5- Commercial Zones] 4th >> 1 2 3 4 131.0543(c)] Max Structure Height (ft) 30 60 45 30 (5) Min Lot Coverage (%) -- -- -- 35 (4) (4) (4) (4) Max Floor Area Ratio 0.75 2.0 0.75 1.0 Floor Area Ratio Bonus for Residential Mixed Use 0.75 -- 0.75 0.5 [See Section 131.0546(a)] Minimum Floor Area Ratio for Residential Use 0.56 -- 0.56 0.25 Floor Area Ratio Bonus for Child Care [See Section applies - applies applies 131.0546(b)] Ground-floor Height [See Section 131.0548] -- applies applies -- Pedestrian Paths [See Section 131.0550] applies applies applies applies Transparency [See Section 131.0552] --- --- --- applies Building Articulation [See Section 131.0554] applies applies applies applies Parking Lot Orientation [See Section 131.0556] applies applies applies applies Refuse and Recyclable Material Storage [See Section applies applies applies applies 142.0805]

Loading Dock and Overhead Door Screening applies applies applies applies Regulations [See Section 142.1030] Visibility Area [See Section 113.0273] applies applies applies applies Dwelling Unit Protection Regulations [See Chapter 14, applies applies applies applies Article 3, Division 12] Development Zone Zones Regulation Designator [See Section 1st & 2nd >> CC 131.0530 for 3rd >> 2- 3- 4- 5- 3- 4- 5- 3- 3- 3- 3- 3- Development 4th >> 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Regulations of Commercial Zones] Max permitted Residential 1,500 1,000 800 600 400 200 150 (1) Density Supplemental Residential applies applies applies applies applies applies applies Regulations [See Section 131.0540] Lot Area Min Lot Area (sq. ft.) 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 Max Lot Area (ac) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 35

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Development Zone Zones Regulation Designator [See Section 1st & 2nd >> CC 131.0530 for 3rd >> 2- 3- 4- 5- 3- 4- 5- 3- 3- 3- 3- 3- Development 4th >> 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Regulations of Commercial Zones] Lot Dimensions Min Lot Width (ft) 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 Min Street Frontage (ft) 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 Min Lot Depth (ft) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Max Lot Depth (ft) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (5) Setback Requirements Min Front Setback (ft) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) Max Front Setback (ft) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 [See Section 131.0543(a)] Min Side Setback (ft) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Optional Side Setback (ft) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 [See Section 131.0543(b)] Side Setback Abutting applies applies applies applies applies applies applies Residential [See Section 131.0543(c)] Min Street Side Setback (ft) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) Max Street Side Setback (ft) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 [See Section 131.0543(a)] Min Rear Setback (ft) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Optional Rear Setback (ft) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 [See Section 131.0543(b)]

Rear Setback Abutting applies applies applies applies applies applies applies Residential [See Section 131.0543(c)] Max Structure Height (ft) 100 65 65 100 - - - (4,5) Min Lot Coverage (%) 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) Max Floor Area Ratio 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 Floor Area Ratio Bonus for 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 4.5 4.0 Residential Mixed Use [See Section 131.0546(a)] Minimum Floor Area Ratio 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 for Residential Use Floor Area Ratio Bonus for applies applies applies applies applies applies applies Child Care [See Section 131.0546(b)] Ground-floor Height [See applies applies applies applies applies applies applies Section 131.0548] Pedestrian Paths [See Section applies applies applies applies applies applies applies 131.0550] Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 36

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Development Zone Zones Regulation Designator [See Section 1st & 2nd >> CC 131.0530 for 3rd >> 2- 3- 4- 5- 3- 4- 5- 3- 3- 3- 3- 3- Development 4th >> 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Regulations of Commercial Zones] Transparency [See Section applies applies applies applies applies applies applies 131.0552] Building Articulation [See applies applies applies applies applies applies applies Section 131.0554] Parking Lot Orientation [See - - - - - - - Section 131.0556] Refuse and Recyclable applies applies applies applies applies applies applies Material Storage [See Section 142.0805] Loading Dock and Overhead applies applies applies applies applies applies applies Door Screening Regulations [See Section 142.1030] Visibility Area [See Section applies applies applies applies applies applies applies 113.0273] Dwelling Unit Protection applies applies applies applies applies applies applies Regulations [See Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 12] Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 37

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Footnotes for Table 131-05E 1 One dwelling unit per specified minimum square footage of lot area as determined in accordance with Section 113.0222. 2 See Section 131.0543(a)(2). 3 See Section 131.0543(a)(3). 4 Within the Otay Mesa Community Plan area, the maximum floor area ratio is 0.30. 5 Placemaking on private property shall not be subject to setback or minimum lot coverage regulations, in accordance with Section 141.0421. (Amended 6-12-2001 by O-18948 N.S.; effective 12-12-2001.) (Amended 11-13-08 by O-19799 N.S; effective 12-13-2008.) (Amended 8-4-2011 by O-20081 N.S.; effective 10-6-2011.) (Amended 4-11-2014 by O-20361 N.S.; effective 5-18-2014.) (Retitled from “Development Regulations Tables of Commercial Zones” to “Development Regulations Tables for Commercial Zones” and amended 7-10-2015 by O-20512 N.S.; effective 8-9-2015.) (Amended 4-5-2016 by O-20634 N.S.; effective 5-5-2016.) (Amended 12-1-2016 by O-20752 N.S.; effective 12-31-2016.) (Amended 5-22-2018 by O-20928 N.S.; effective 6-21-2018.)

(Amended 10-10-2018 by O-20991 N.S.; effective 11-9-2018.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-20991 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies O-20991 N.S. as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-20991-SO.pdf] (Amended 10-30-2020 by O-21254 N.S.; effective 11-29-2020.) (Amended 12-9-2020 by O-21273 N.S.; effective 1-8-2021.) (Amended 7-22-2024 by O-21836 N.S.; effective 10-5-2024.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-21836 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-21836-SO.pdf ] (Amended 9-17-2024 by O-21866 N.S.; effective 12-1-2024.) Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 38

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) §131.0540 Maximum Permitted Residential Density and Other Residential Regulations The following regulations apply to residential development within commercial zones where indicated in Table 131-05B: (a) Residential Development as a Permitted Use. Residential development is permitted in commercial zones only where it is identified in Table 131-05B. (b) Mixed-Use or Multi-Use Requirement. Residential development is permitted only when a commercial structure exists on the premises or is a part of the proposed development. (c) Ground Floor Restrictions. (1) Residential use and residential parking are prohibited on the ground floor in the front half of the lot, except in the CC-3-4, CC-3-5, CC-3-6, CC-3-7, CC-3-8, CC-3-9, CC-3-10, CC-3-11, CC-4-4, CC-4-5, CC-4-6, CC-5-4, CC-5-5, CC-5-6, CN-1-6, CO-3-1, and CV-1-2 zones, where these uses are prohibited on the ground floor in the front 30 feet of the lot as shown in Diagram 131-05A. In the CN-1-6 and CO-3-1 zones, residential use and residential parking are limited to

70 percent of the street frontage along the front property line. Interim ground floor residential uses may be permitted with a Neighborhood Use Permit in accordance with Section 141.0309. Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 39

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Diagram 131-05A Ground Floor Restriction Optional Residential Optional Required Residential Commercial Front P 50% of lot P L L Optional Residential Optional Required Residential Commercial Front P 30' of lot P L L (2) Within the Coastal Overlay Zone (A) Required parking cannot occupy more than 50 percent of the ground floor in the CV-1-1 or CV-1-2 zones. (B) Residential uses are not permitted on the ground floor. (d) Residential Development. Where residential development is permitted, the development regulations of the RM-1-1, RM-2-5, RM-3-7, RM-3-8, RM-3-9, RM-4-10, and RM-4-11 zones apply as appropriate according to the maximum permitted residential density, except that the lot area, lot dimensions, setback, floor area ratio, and structure height requirements of the applicable commercial zone apply. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.) (Amended 10-18-1999 by O-18691 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 11-28-2005 by O-19444 N.S.; effective 2-9-2006.) (Amended 3-1-2006 by O-19467 N.S.; effective 8-10-2006.)

(Amended 6-18-2013 by O-20261 N.S.; effective 7-19-2013.) (Amended 5-5-2015 by O-20481 N.S.; effective 6-4-2015.) (Amended 7-10-2015 by O-20512 N.S.; effective 8-9-2015.) (Amended 3-22-2018 by O-20917 N.S.; effective 4-21-2018.) (Amended 10-10-2018 by O-20991 N.S.; effective 11-9-2018.) Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 40

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-20991 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies O-20991 N.S. as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-20991-SO.pdf] (Amended 8-9-2019 by O-21114 N.S.; effective 9-8-2019.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-21114 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-21114-SO.pdf ] (Amended 2-1-2021 by O-21288 N.S.; effective 3-3-2021.) (Amended 4-14-2021 by O-21305 N.S.; effective 5-29-2021.) (Amended 9-17-2024 by O-21866 N.S.; effective 12-1-2024.) §131.0541 Supplemental Commercial Regulations for CO Zones

The following regulations apply to commercial development within commercial office zones where indicated in Table 131-05D: (a) The gross floor area occupied by retail sales uses shall not exceed 10 percent of the total gross floor area on each premises, and the gross floor area of each individual retail establishment shall not exceed 15,000 square feet. (b) A minimum of 25 percent of gross floor area on each premises shall be occupied by uses in the office use category or the research and development use subcategory. (c) For phased development, all or a portion of the required office or research and development use shall be constructed prior to or in the same phase as the development of residential use. (“Supplemental Commercial Regulations for CO Zones” added 10-10-2018 by O-20991 N.S.; effective 11-9-2018.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-20991 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies O-20991 N.S. as a Local Coastal Program Amendment.

Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-20991-SO.pdf] Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 41

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) §131.0543 Setback Requirements for Commercial Zones Setback requirements are specified in Tables 131-05C, 131-05D, and 131-05E and are subject to the following exceptions and additional regulations: (a) Front and Street Side Setback Requirements (1) Off-street parking in all commercial zones, with the exception of CC-3-10, and CC-3-11, may be located within the required front yard and required street side yard adjoining the required landscaped strip abutting public rights-of-way. (2) In the CN, CO, CV, and CC zones with a maximum front or street side setback as shown in Tables 131-05C, 131-05D, and 131-05E, the maximum setback shall apply to only 70 percent of the street frontage. The remaining 30 percent is not required to observe the maximum setback and may be located farther from the property line. See Diagram 131-05B. Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 42

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 43

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) (3) In the CC-1-1, CC-1-2, CC-2-1, CC-2-2, CC-4-1, CC-4-2, CC-5-1, and CC-5-2 zones, the 100-foot maximum front setback does not apply to lots with more than 75 feet of street frontage if the proposed development is within 10 feet of the front or street side property line for at least 30 percent of the street frontage. See Diagram 131-05C. Diagram 131-05C Exception to Maximum Setback Building 60' Exempt from 200' 100' max setback 100' 48' min (48' + 60' = 30% of 360') 160' STREE T NOTE: Example of exemption from 100' m ax setback • The lot has more than 75' of lineal street frontage • Buildings are located within 0' -5' of the f ront and street side property line for 30% of the total linear street f rontage (b) Minimum Side and Rear Setback (1) In zones that require a 10-foot minimum side or rear setback and provide the option for a zero-foot side or rear setback as shown in Tables 131-05C, 131-05D, and 131-05E, the structure shall be placed anywhere in between the property line and the minimum 10-foot setback.

(2) The optional side or rear setback is not applicable to commercial development abutting residentially zoned properties with a permitted density of less than 15 dwelling units per acre as further described in Section 131.0543(c). Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 44

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) (c) Commercial Development Abutting Residentially Zoned Properties (1) Commercial development abutting residentially zoned properties with a permitted density of less than 15 dwelling units per acre shall provide a 10-foot minimum setback for any side or rear yard that abuts low density residential zoned property. The structure shall comply with additional step back requirements in accordance with Section 131.0543(c)(3). (2) Commercial development abutting residentially zoned properties with a permitted density of 15 dwelling units or more per acre that provide no side or rear setback and locate the structure at the property line as provided for by Section 131.0543(b) shall comply with the following: (A) Minimum step back for structures placed at the side property line. (i) Any portion of the structure exceeding 15 feet in height shall be stepped back from the side property line 10 feet, or 10 percent of the lot width but not less than 5 feet, whichever is less. (ii) Each 15 feet in height above 30 feet shall be stepped

back at least 3 feet from the minimum setback of that portion of the structure immediately below. (B) Minimum step back for structures placed at the rear property line. (i) Any portion of the structure exceeding 15 feet in height shall be stepped back from the rear property line 10 feet, or 10 percent of the lot depth but not less than 5 feet, whichever is less. (ii) Each 15 feet in height above 30 feet shall be stepped back at least 3 feet from the minimum setback of that portion of the structure immediately below. Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 45

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) (3) For side and rear yards, if the structure is set back 10 feet or more from the property line, each 15 feet in height above 30 feet shall be stepped back at least 3 feet from the minimum setback of that portion of the structure immediately below. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 8-4-2011 by O-20081 N.S.; effective 10-6-2011.) (Amended 6-18-2013 by O-20261 N.S.; effective 7-19-2013.) (Amended 2-1-2021 by O-21288 N.S.; effective 3-3-2021.) (Amended 7-22-2024 by O-21836 N.S.; effective 10-5-2024.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-21836 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-21836-SO.pdf ] (Amended 9-17-2024 by O-21866 N.S.; effective 12-1-2024.) §131.0546 Maximum Floor Area Ratio

Maximum floor area ratio is specified in Tables 131-05C, 131-05D, 131-05E and is subject to the following additional regulations: (a) Floor Area Ratio Bonus for Mixed Use (1) A floor area ratio bonus is provided in some commercial zones, as indicated in Tables 131-05C, 131-05D, and 131-05E, for residential uses that are developed as a part of a mixed-use development. A minimum required residential floor area ratio is shown in the tables, and must be applied toward the residential portion of the project. The remainder of the bonus may be used for either commercial or residential uses. (2) If an underground parking structure is provided as part of a mixed- use development, a floor area ratio bonus shall be provided equal to the gross floor area ratio of the underground parking structure on the premises, but not to exceed a floor area ratio of 1.0. The additional floor area ratio must be applied toward the residential portion of the development. Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 46

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) (b) Floor Area Ratio Bonus for Child Care Facilities In the CN zones, CR-1-1, CR-2-1, CO-1-2, CO-2-2, CO-3-1, CO-3-2, CC-1-1, CC-1-2, CC-1-3, CC-3-4, CC-3-5, CC-3-6, CC-3-7, CC-3-8, CC-3-9, CC-4-1, CC-4-2, CC-4-3, CC-4-4, CC-4-5, CC-4-6, CC-5-1, CC-5-2, CC-5-3, CC-5-4, CC-5-5, and CC-5-6 zones, a floor area ratio bonus over the otherwise maximum allowable gross floor area is permitted at the rate of 10 square feet of additional gross floor area for each 1 square foot of gross floor area devoted to the child care facility to be added to the total area of the premises when determining the floor area ratio for a development. The area designated for the child care facility must maintain an ‘E’ occupancy permit for a minimum of 10 years from the time of construction permit issuance and must comply with the requirements of Section 141.0606 (Child Care Facilities). (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 7-10-2015 by O-20512 N.S.; effective 8-9-2015.) (Amended 1-27-2022 by O-21416 N.S.; effective 2-26-2022.)

(Amended 7-22-2024 by O-21836 N.S.; effective 10-5-2024.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-21836 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-21836-SO.pdf ] §131.0548 Ground-floor Height Ground-floor height requirements apply to structures with commercial uses on the ground floor. The minimum ground-floor height for structures shall be 13 feet, measured from floor to floor. The ground-floor height requirement shall not apply to development in the Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone or the Clairemont Mesa Height Limit Overlay Zone. (Added 7-10-2015 by O-20512 N.S.; effective 8-9-2015.) (Amended 3-22-2018 by O-20917 N.S.; effective 4-21-2018.) Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 47

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) §131.0550 Pedestrian Paths Where pedestrian paths are required in Tables 131-05C, 131-05D, or 131-05E, the number, location, and design of the paths shall be in accordance with the following. (a) Each commercial tenant space shall be accessible from an abutting public street by a pedestrian path that is at least 4 feet wide as shown on Diagram 131-05D. The path shall be continuous, clear of obstructions, easily identifiable as a pedestrian path, and visually distinguishable from other hardscaping. Pedestrian paths shall be separated from vehicular access areas by wheelstops, curbs, landscaping, or other physical barriers, except when crossing driveways or aisles. (b) At least one pedestrian path shall be provided for each property frontage on an improved public street when at some point along the frontage the difference in elevation between the sidewalk in the public right-of-way and the building or vehicle use area closest to the abutting street frontage is less than 4 feet, as shown in Diagram 131-05D.

For a premises with more than three frontages, only three pedestrian paths are required. Diagram 131-05D Pedestrian Paths Building Building entrance entrance Raised pedestrian path 4' min width Sidewalk STREE T Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 48

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) (c) Building entrances located at the front or street side property line, where the building setback is zero, qualify as a required pedestrian path. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) §131.0552 Transparency Where transparency is required by Tables 131-05C, 131-05D, or 131-05E, a minimum of 50 percent of street wall area between 3 and 10 feet above the sidewalk shall be transparent, with clear glass visible into a commercial or residential use. Windows or other transparent materials that provide visibility into a garage or similar area do not count toward the required transparency. See Diagram 131-05E. Diagram 131-05E Transparency 10' 3' 50%of the area between 3' and 10'shall be transparent (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) §131.0554 Building Articulation Where building articulation is required by Tables 131-05C, 131-05D, or 131-05E, the following regulations apply. (a) All building elevations fronting a public right-of-way shall be composed of

offsetting planes that provide relief in the building facade by insetting or projecting surfaces (planes) of the building. The minimum number of offsetting planes and the minimum horizontal separation between planes is based on the length of the new building facade, as shown in Table 131-05F. Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 49

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Table 131-05F Offsetting Plane Requirements Length of New Building Façade Number of Offsetting Planes Required 25 ft or less 2 with a minimum separation of 3 inches More than 25 ft. but less than or equal to 50 4 planes consisting of: ft 2 with a minimum separation of 3 inches, and 2 with a minimum separation of 8 inches More than 50 ft. but less than or equal to 6 planes consisting of: 100 ft 2 with a minimum separation of 3 inches, and 2 with a minimum separation of 8 inches, and 2 with a minimum separation of 3 feet More than 100 ft 6 planes consisting of: 2 with a minimum separation of 3 inches, and 2 with a minimum separation of 8 inches, and 2 with a minimum separation of 3 feet, and plus 1 additional plane for each 50 feet of building facade length over 100 feet (maximum of 3 additional planes required with a minimum separation of 5 feet). (1) For purposes of this section, the area of a plane may include separate surfaces that are non-contiguous but which all lie in the same plane.

Each numbered surface of the building shown in Diagram 131-05F represents a different plane of the building facade. The sum of the area of each plane labeled with the same number in Diagram 131-05F is the total area of that plane. Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 50

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) Diagram 131-05F Building Articulation Roof line 6 min 3:12 s lope 3 2 4 2 Cornic e 1 4 1 5 22 3 4' 8' Struc tural c antilev er Pedes trian Entranc e (2) For purposes of this section, an offset is the distance between two different planes of a building facade measured perpendicularly to the plane surface (for example, the dimension between plane 1 and 2 in Diagram 131-05F). (b) Where a 3-inch or 8-inch offset between planes is required, the total area of any single offsetting plane shall be more than 5 percent and less than 50 percent of the total building facade area on that frontage. (c) Where a 3-foot or 5-foot offset between planes is required, the total area of any single offsetting plane shall be more than 10 percent and less than 50 percent of the total building facade area on that frontage. (d) The following elements of a building facade may be used to satisfy any one required building plane: (1) Roofs with a minimum pitch from eave to peak of 3:12 (3 vertical feet

to 12 horizontal feet) and a minimum area of 10 percent of the building elevation fronting on a public right-of-way; Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 51

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) (2) Pedestrian entrances with a minimum offset dimension of 4 feet from the primary plane of the building facade and a minimum width of 8 feet; (3) A cornice equal to at least 70 percent of the length of the building facade that has a minimum offset of 1 foot, located along the street wall; and (4) Structural cantilevers with combined lengths totaling at least 30 percent of the length of the building facade, with an average offset of at least 2 feet, located along the street wall. Roof eaves do not count as offsetting planes. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) §131.0555 Parking Restriction In the CO-1-1, CO-3-1, CO-3-2, and CO-3-3 zones, parking is not permitted in the required front and street side yard. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 7-10-2015 by O-20512 N.S.; effective 8-9-2015.) (Amended 10-10-2018 by O-20991 N.S.; effective 11-9-2018.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-20991 N.S. will not apply within the

Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies O-20991 N.S. as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-20991-SO.pdf] Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 52

San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 13: Zones (3-2026) §131.0556 Parking Lot Orientation In all zones where the parking lot orientation regulation applies, as indicated in Table 131-05D or 131-05E, proposed development with greater than 100,000 square feet of gross floor area and more than one street frontage shall locate no more than 50 percent of the vehicular use area between the longest street frontage providing public access to the premises and a building or buildings. Diagram 131-05G Parking Lot Orientation Restriction Parking Lot Orientation Restriction Maximum 50% of Project Parking (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 12-1-2016 by O-20752 N.S.; effective 12-31-2016.) (Amended 8-9-2019 by O-21114 N.S.; effective 9-8-2019.) [Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-21114 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language

http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-21114-SO.pdf ] Ch. Art. Div. 13 1 5 53